Marvel Ultimate Alliance - Gen. Discussion

Update 5/25: Gold Edition out

• Four new playable Super Heroes — The largest roster of Super Heroes ever assembled now includes The Incredible Hulk, Cyclops™, Nightcrawler™ and Hawkeye™ — each complete with new signature powers, skins, dialog and achievement points.
• Four playable Super Villains™ — For the first time, include villains in your alliance. Now play as Venom™, Magneto™, Dr. Doom™ and Sabretooth™. Key moments and plot points in the game have been updated to accommodate these playable villains.
• 12 new Xbox Live Achievements — Now you can take advantage of 12 new Xbox Liv e Achievements for a total of 250 additional Gamerscore points.

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Update 4/26: New Content Up Now

Name: New Playable Hero and Villain Trailer
Price: Free
Availability: Not available in Austria, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Switzerland or Taiwan
Dash Details:Check out the new playable heroes and villains for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance in this video. The largest alliance of super-heroes ever just got bigger.

The following is in game content for Marvel Ultimate Alliance

Name: Playable Hero/Villain Pack Combo Deal
Price: 800 Points
Availability: Not available in Austria, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Switzerland or Taiwan
Dash Details: ESRB: T (TEEN) Mild Language, Violence] Play with 8 entirely new characters, 4 heroes and 4 villains. Free title update required to play. Do not download this pack if you have purchased Marvel:Ultimate Alliance Gold Edition, due out in May 2007, as the new playable characters are already included in that version of the game.

Name: Playable Hero Pack
Price: 500 Points
Availability: Not available in Austria, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Switzerland or Taiwan
Dash Details: [ESRB: T (TEEN) Mild Language, Violence] Play an entirely new team. Hulk, Cyclops, Nightcrawler and Hawkeye. Free title update required to play. Do not download this pack if you have purchased Marvel:Ultimate Alliance Gold Edition, due out in May 2007, as the new playable characters are already included in that version of the game.

Name: Playable Villain Pack
Price: 500 Points
Availability: Not available in Austria, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Switzerland or Taiwan
Dash Details:[ESRB: T (TEEN) Mild Language, Violence] Play an entirely new team. Doom, Venom, Sabertooth and Magneto. Free title update required to play. Do not download this pack if you have purchased Marvel:Ultimate Alliance Gold Edition, due out in May 2007, as the new playable characters are already included in that version of the game.

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Update 4/4: New Achievements

47. Gamma Garb
Unlocked all the outfits for the Hulk.20 Points
48. Archer Apparel
Unlocked all the outfits for Hawkeye.20 Points
49. Optic Outfits
Unlocked all the outfits for Cyclops.20 Points
50. Teleport Threads
Unlocked all the outfits for Nightcrawler20 Points
51. Doom's Duds
Unlocked all the outfits for Doom.20 Points
52. Magnetic Regalia
Unlocked all the outfits for Magneto.20 Points
53. Symbiote Skins
Unlocked all the outfits for Venom.20 Points
54. Creed's Cloth
Unlocked all the outfits for Sabretooth.20 Points
55. Mutant Love
Cyclops has spoken with Jean.20 Points
56. Doppelgänger
Doom has spoken with himself.25 Points
57. Wrong Claws
Sabretooth has been mistaken for Wolverine.25 Points
58. Fleeting Allies
Magneto has spoken to Xavier.20 Points

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DLC Press Release:

ACTIVISION TO RELEASE NEW MARVEL: ULTIMATE ALLIANCE HEROES AND VILLAINS ON XBOX LIVE® MARKETPLACE

Santa Monica, CA – March 23, 2007 – Expanding on the experience of controlling the world’s largest army of Super Heroes on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today plans to release Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Heroes and Villains. The expansion packs feature eight new playable characters: The Incredible Hulk, Magneto, Hawkeye, Sabretooth, Doctor Doom, Cyclops, Nightcrawler and Venom, each complete with new signature powers, skins, dialog, conversations and achievement points. The download will be available in April via the Xbox Live Marketplace online gaming service.

“The signature gameplay of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance has made it a favorite among fans, as well as the best-selling Super Hero game on the Xbox 360 to-date,” said Rob Kostich, vice president of global brand management, Activision, Inc. “By adding some of the biggest names in the Marvel Universe to the roster we’re enabling Xbox 360 gamers to build a variety of all-new teams and enjoy the epic action in brand new ways.”

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is the award-winning action/RPG that allows players to create their Marvel dream team from the largest roster of Super Heroes ever in an epic quest that will determine the fate of Earth and the Marvel universe. With a total of over 140 popular Marvel characters and a playable cast of more than 20 Super Heroes, including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade and Captain America, gamers embark on a dangerous journey across exotic terrain and well-known comic book locations like Atlantis, the Shield Heli-Carrier and the Skrull home world in an attempt to defy Dr. Doom and the world’s most notorious Super Villains.

The downloadable content will be released in three packs. The Hero Pack and Villain Pack will each be 500 Microsoft points ($6.25) and the Combined Hero and Villain Pack will be 800 Microsoft points ($10). Heroes and Villains gamer pic packs will also be available for 80 Microsoft points each ($1).

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is currently available for the Xbox 360 for the suggested retail price of $59.99 and rated “T” (Teen – Mild Language, Violence) by the ESRB.

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Update 2/26: DLC annonced for spring:

I got the following email from the Ultimate Alliance Club:

We’re currently working on the release of some truly awesome Xbox Live downloadable content for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, scheduled for later thisSpring.
We can't get into specifics just yet, but we assure you that you'll be pleased. (we listened very closely to your survey feedback!)
Therefore, hold onto your Xbox 360s as you won't want to miss what’s coming up. We’ll keep you posted in a couple of months…

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If you setup your teams based off of real teams in the Marvel World, you get bonuses. These are the known Teams:

New Avengers+5 to all Resistances: Cap, Luke Cage, Iron Man, Spider-Woman, Spider-Man, Wolverine
Fantastic 4 20 Health gained per knockout: Human Torch, Invisible Woman, Thing, Mr. Fantastic
Avengers + 5% Damage Output: Captain America, Thor, Spider-Woman, Ms Marvel, Iron Man
Femme Fatale + 5% Damage Output: Any 4 girls
X-Men + 15% Max Energy: Wolverine, Colossus, Storm, Iceman
New Fantastic Four + 15% Max Energy: Ghost Rider, Luke Cage, Spider-Man, Wolverine
Classic Avengers +15% Max Energy: Captain America, Black Panther, Ironman, Thor
Defenders 5% Damage inflicted goes to health: Dr. Strange, Iceman, Luke Cage, Silver Surfer
Marvel Knights + 6 to all Traits: Black Panther, Daredevil, Dr. Strange, Luke Cage, Spider-Man, Moon Knight
Supernatural +5 Health Regen: Blade, Dr. Strange, Ghost Rider, Thor
Bruisers +15 Striking: Captain America, Luke Cage, Ms. Marvel, Thing, Colossus
Air Force + 15% Max Health: Human Torch, Ms. Marvel, Storm, Thor
Martial Artists +15 Striking:Black Panther, Captain America, Daredevil, Nick Fury, Moon Knight
Assassins + 60% Shield Credit drops: Blade, Deadpool, Elektra, Wolverine
Scorchers 10% Reduce Power Cost: Ghost Rider, Human Torch, Storm, Thor
Dark Past + 5% XP: Blade, Elektra, Ghost Rider, Spider-Woman
Marvel Royalty + 60% Shield Credit drops: Black Panther, Dr. Strange, Thor, Storm
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. + 5 to all Resistances: Captain America, Nick Fury, Spider-Woman, Wolverine
Weapon Specialists + 5% Criticals: Blade, Captain America, Deadpool, Elektra, Nick Fury
Natural Forces 5% Damage Inflicted goes to Health: Human Torch, Iceman, Storm, Thor
Double Date +5 Health Regen: Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Black Panther, Storm
Power Platoon 20 Energy gained per Knockout: Ironman, Ms. Marvel, Silver Surfer, Thor
Agile Warriors 10% Reduce Power Cost: Black Panther, Daredevil, Deadpool, Elektra, Spider-Man
Think Tanks + 15% Max Health: Dr. Strange, Ironman, Mr. Fantastic, Spider-Man
Natural Leaders + 5% XP: Captain America, Dr. Strange, Mr. Fantastic, Nick Fury, Storm
Bad to the Bone 5% Damage Inflicted goes to Health: Blade, Ghost Rider, Luke Cage, Wolverine
Raven Ultimates + 6 Body, Strike, Focus: Colossus, Moon Knight, Deadpool, Invisible Woman, Thing, Iceman, Silver Surfer
Alternate Identities + 5% Criticals: War Machine, Ghost Rider Western, Spider-Woman Secret Wars, Ms. Marvel Ventura, Beta Ray Bill (Thor)
Flashback + 15% Max Health
: Iceman (Original), Captain America (WWII), Daredevil (Original), Ironman (Classic), Ms. Marvel (Original), Wolverine (Classic), Ghost Rider (Original)

Thanks for the teams go to: cleaver, Stingermck, Karsh, seanr1221, SteveGo, AK85


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Unlock Codes:

Thanks to CAG Cth:

[quote name='Cth']Here's the unlock codes:

DareDevil- Left, Left, Right, Right, Up, Down, Up, Down, Start

Silver Surfer- Down, Left, Left, Up, right, Up, Down, Left, Start[/quote] ______________
Revealed Characters and Alt. Outfits:

Here's some more pics.

Here's the confirmed unlockables, that most of us already knew about:

Daredevil:


As well as Nick Fury:



Also here's the pics for the exclusive characters:

Ms. Marvel:


Spider-Woman:


Moon Knight:


Ironman/Warmachine:


Mr. Fantastic


DeadPool:


Blade:


Elektra:



Invisible Woman:


More character confirmations (not exclusives) Luke Cage and Storm:




Here's some of the other characters that were revealed that I didnt post:


Spider-Man's 4th costume will be the Symbiote, no pic avaiable yet.

Dr.Strange:


Human Torch:


Black Panther:



Capt. America:


Ice Man:




Ghost Rider:


Hawkeye:


Clea:


Next Gen Exclusive (X360, PS3, Wii) character: Colossus & Moon Knight (not pictured)



Wolverine:


Thor:


Thing:



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Update 9/25 Achievements list:
http://xbox360achievements.org/content/view/434

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Update 7/3 New pics:



http://screenshots.teamxbox.com/gallery/1454/Marvel-Ultimate-Alliance/p1/

Still doesnt look next gen, but i'm still getting it.

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This looks F'ing sweet:

Over 140 Marvel characters come together in Activision, Inc’s. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, an all-new action/RPG that features the largest roster of comic book characters ever seen in a video game. Players assume the roles of more than 20 Marvel Super Heroes including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade and Captain America, and through their actions determine the fate of both planet Earth and the Marvel universe – revealed in one of multiple epilogues.

“Marvel: Ultimate Alliance delivers a new twist on action/RPGs where players’ actions and choices ultimately determine what happens to the Marvel universe,” states Will Kassoy, Vice President of Global Brand Management for Activision. “This coupled with the game’s enormous character roster will deliver an action-packed experience that comic book fans have been waiting for.”

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a deep, rich gameplay experience by offering total team customization, where players create their own team name, icon and vehicle, as well as establish their team reputation as they play throughout the story. Gamers also have the option to level up each character individually to their liking, or all team members at the same time to keep their heroes balanced. With the game’s new combat system, players battle against the world’s most notorious Marvel Super Villains in the air, underwater, and on the ground, using grappling, blocking and dodging moves, by charging up their Super Hero powers before unleashing them, and using environmental objects as one and two-handed weapons.

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a unique storyline where the missions players accept, the objectives they complete, and their interactions with other characters throughout the game directly impact how the story plays out. The game also features a robust multiplayer component where fans can band together with friends as their favorite Marvel Super Heroes, and fight evil in both on and offline cooperative story modes. There’s also a Competitive Mode where the game tracks various in-game stats so players can see how well they stack up against one another – affecting the amount of experience points earned and how equipment is distributed.

Created by Raven Software and C.B. Cebulski, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance will be the first Super Hero game out for all next-gen gaming systems, and will also be available on current-gen, handheld and PC platforms. The game is currently rated RP (Rating Pending) by the ESRB and is planned to ship this fall.

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http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/10805/Marvel-Ultimate-Alliance-Officially-Announced/

So much for having clean underwear

If Howard the Duck, Man-Thing and DeadPool aren't included, someone is gonna die.

[quote name='Brak']If Howard the Duck, Man-Thing and DeadPool aren't included, someone is gonna die.[/QUOTE]

Deadpool was in the last one (X-men LEgends 2).

[quote name='RedvsBlue']Deadpool was in the last one (X-men LEgends 2).[/QUOTE]

Yeah... but shittily.

Looks cool. Not sure it would sell me a 360 but I'm intrested in seeing how it does review wise.

Sweet!
This may be just the ticket to get my son to forgive me for trading in SW:BF2 when I got the 360 only to find it to be BC two weeks later.

His guy is Captain America. Hopefully, I can be the Vision.

Avengers Assemble !

EDIT: A thought just came to mind. How many people over XBL shouting "I'm the Juggernaut, bitch!" ?

Groo!!! Dear God, PLEASE INCLUDE GROO!!!!!

Do I have to say it.... POWER PACK?!?

After I read "features over 140 Marvel characters" I was sold.

Then I was double sold after reading "Action/RPG," I ing loved both X-Men Legends games.

i guess im the only one who feels this marvel license is being diluted ever more. It's like some marketing genius pitched his product while watching X-men legends II and thought, if i replace all those characters with marvel people and ramp up the total to 100+, i'll bet those 10-20 youngsters will lap it up.

activison marketing dood:
"screw the backstory of all the marvel characters, don't worry about the poly count, and the story---i just want that superficial sandbox."

maybe im in the minority.

In the Game Informer issue with Red Steel they had an article that confirmed Spiderman, Captain America, Ghost Rider, Dr. Strange, Wolverine, Thor, Silver Surfer, and Elektra as playable characters. This website confirmed Thing and Blade too. That makes 10 so far.

Also shown in the magazine article was a level with an ENORMOUS Galaktus trampling the city in the background, a boss fight against Scorpion, and a CGI image of Dr. Doom.

Unlike the X-Men Legends games, every playable character is going to be highly individualized. For example, Wolverine has a beserk bar that fills over time an enables him to go on a rampage (which no one else has). Spiderman has the ability to swing across the levels rapidly. Most of Elektra's attacks use her trademark weapons.

Just a bit cynical there sononkyo. I agree, a dedicated Avengers Legends or Defenders Legends might have more continuity to it, but from a marketing standpoint, a company would be better off putting as many Name brand heroes as they can. Who really wants to play Rom Spaceknight Legends? Activision knows it's a sure hit by including as many faves as possible...and there'll still be complaints about why Angel isn't in the game.

Activision should be applauded for developing a game that includes more than just mutants. It appears, and I'll keep my fingers crossed, that you'll have more control over which characters are part of your team. XML and XMLII had plenty of characters I could care less about (Jubilee?). But, it was always fun to play through again using different team combinations. I look forward to seeing how the teamups pan out.

I see your sandbox, but it's not likely to see this many playable characters in it, the way video game developers work, again. Anways, not a flame, just a thought.

I hope this game has Longshot .

[quote name='2Fast']After I read "features over 140 Marvel characters" I was sold.

Then I was double sold after reading "Action/RPG," I ing loved both X-Men Legends games.[/QUOTE]

I'd be more excited if those 140 characters were supposed to be playable.

Isn't 20 characters roughly the amount as in X-Men Legends II?

one word: Quasar!

One word {Insert character everyone has forgot about}

OMG! Power Pack!
OMG! DP7!
OMG! Joseph!

Ummmmm, yeah

140 characters, I want 500 characters. Slapstick and The corpse of Nick Katzenberg OR ELSE

awesome. ill have to keep my eye on this.

wish it had more than 20 playable characters though. that's just me being picky

blade and venom??? id get a 360 for this game alone.

So this is just X-Men Legends with Marvel people instead?

Awesome, can't wait. Hope it comes out to PSP, since X-Men Legends 2 PSP was ing awesome.

[quote name='Roufuss']So this is just X-Men Legends with Marvel people instead?

Awesome, can't wait. Hope it comes out to PSP, since X-Men Legends 2 PSP was ing awesome.[/QUOTE]

...will also be available on current-gen, handheld and PC platforms.

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I'd say its a safe bet.

looks cool

If vbookie worked I'd be taking bets on choppy character movement.

needs cel-shading and good animation...they look like action figures.

Yeah, sounds cool. Although graphically it doesn't make the leap I would expect it to.

Jeremy

Looks cool, just hope the battle system is sucky.
I kinda have a feeling there will be more than 20. It says MORE than 20, and it says Blade is a playable character. Blade is cool and all, but there are more popular guys than him around. So this may mean good things, I'm hoping for 50-60 playable but that may be just day dreaming. 2 of the guys that I like are already announced, and I have high hopes that a few of my other favs will be announced. So, I'm happy.

[quote name='Apossum']needs cel-shading and good animation...they look like action figures.[/quote]

Haha yeah just noticed that. I really hope this doesn't turn out like Fantastic Four (either the movie or the game, they both sucked).

The Game Informer with the Revoultion controller on the cover(this months?) says that Dr. Strange and Thor are playable as well.

[quote name='Greetard']In the Game Informer issue with Red Steel they had an article that confirmed Spiderman, Captain America, Ghost Rider, Dr. Strange, Wolverine, Thor, Silver Surfer, and Elektra as playable characters. This website confirmed Thing and Blade too. That makes 10 so far.

Also shown in the magazine article was a level with an ENORMOUS Galaktus trampling the city in the background, a boss fight against Scorpion, and a CGI image of Dr. Doom.

Unlike the X-Men Legends games, every playable character is going to be highly individualized. For example, Wolverine has a beserk bar that fills over time an enables him to go on a rampage (which no one else has). Spiderman has the ability to swing across the levels rapidly. Most of Elektra's attacks use her trademark weapons.[/QUOTE]


[quote name='Supaman1489']The Game Informer with the Revoultion controller on the cover(this months?) says that Dr. Strange and Thor are playable as well.[/QUOTE]

O RLY?

EDIT: *Looks down*

. I must be on more ignore lists than I thought. Ah well, that's the price I pay for being a comedic genious.

[quote name='Supaman1489']The Game Informer with the Revoultion controller on the cover(this months?) says that Dr. Strange and Thor are playable as well.[/QUOTE]

well, if they didnt put Thor in there, it would be blasphemy

[quote name='MysticMike01']well, if they didnt put Thor in there, it would be blasphemy[/QUOTE]

That is very true, but I hope they dont over power him too much. And Hulk might be fun to toss in the mix as well.

But I am still waiting on Captain Marvel(Shazam!) to get his own game. Wrong universe I know, but he's still hardcore.

They should at least just throw in all the characters that were playable in XML 2. I want storm and rogue. It's basically sold to me if it's like XML 2, but they could of put way more people in than just 20. To tell the truth I don't really even care if the palette swap a few, just let me choose my favorites together at the begining and I'm cool.

You'll see Rogue and Storm in the game, for sure.

I don't want to see anything like X-Men Legends. I want to see something that isn't top-down dungeon crawling, and, most importantly, something with deep combat mechanics -- like a beat-'em-up with moves and power-ups appropriate to each characters.

XL2's combat was pretty shallow, especially the hand-to-hand stuff.

[quote name='KaneRobot'] 140 characters, I want 500 characters. Slapstick and The corpse of Nick Katzenberg OR ELSE[/QUOTE]

You're the shit for mentioning Slapstick. I was under the assumption I was the only man on Earth who knew who he was. I still have the comics tucked away in my closet, too.

[quote name='Greetard']O RLY?

EDIT: *Looks down*

. I must be on more ignore lists than I thought. Ah well, that's the price I pay for being a comedic genious.[/QUOTE]

Oh snap, my bad. I must have skimmed right over that. Sorry dude...

[quote name='Supaman1489']

But I am still waiting on Captain Marvel(Shazam!) to get his own game. Wrong universe I know, but he's still hardcore.[/quote]

Has the Big Red Cheese ever even been included in any game ?

[quote name='y2jedi']Has the Big Red Cheese ever even been included in any game ?[/QUOTE]

Sadly, I dont think so. And I don't think he could have his own game, he's just too tough of a character to translate. But it would still be sweet to see him in a game and the final boss be Black Adam... But again, I do think that though playing as the Captain would be fun, it could also spell disaster to the "casual fans".

But on topic- As it was mentioned, the level with Galactus stomping around in the background(skrull planet I believe...) sounds awsome. Just sitting there playing through that level and seeing him in the background... you cant help but feel overwhelmed by his presence. Damn, this game is gonna be so pimp, I just hope the 360 version is worth the extra $10.

basically the same info from gamespot

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/rpg/marvelultimatealliance/news.html?sid=6148498

Needs more Young Avengers and Runaways.

oooh

20 doesnt seem enough when you are going up against close to 200 bad guys or npc.

[quote name='rodeojones903']Needs more Young Avengers and Runaways. [/QUOTE]

You are a wise, wise, man.

Just to bump this up to date some....naw, I'm not geekin' out over this one.

IGN has an E3 update on this game and it is looking sweet!

http://ps2.ign.com/articles/707/707596p1.html

Nice screenshots and a trailer video. Looks like Silver Surfer will be playable on the Galactus level. Apparently, they beefed up the fighting system from XL2. Multiple unlockable costumes, which is how you upgrade-- each newcostume has different powers/moves (or each new set of moves comes with a "new look" for your character). Bonuses for using the same characters or team. You can even name your custom team! Anyways, don't take it from me, read up at the above link!

Updated OP.

If we get our own little CAG Ultimate Alliance going for this game and we start doing some Co-op...I call dibs on Spidey

[quote name='Tha Xecutioner']If we get our own little CAG Ultimate Alliance going for this game and we start doing some Co-op...I call dibs on Spidey [/quote]

That's cool as long as I got Wolverine or Ghost Rider.

shotty on blade suckas!

Ok, if this is "Ultimate" Alliance, why is Nick Fury white?

Wow, Silver Surfer is playable?? Hes mine.

[quote name='LinkinPrime']That's cool as long as I got Wolverine or Ghost Rider.[/QUOTE]

And I get who he doesn't pick!